The Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) advances equality to low-income communities in San Francisco, an effort that is made possible with our devoted volunteers’ selfless contribution of time. This month we are recognizing Kayla Patterson, a volunteer with the Legal…
Jabbour Leads Family Law Project Client to Success
The Justice & Diversity Center’s (JDC) Family Law Project successfully helped a client facing a number of challenges, under the representation of volunteer attorney Omar Jabbour. Jane was referred to JDC by the family law court advisor, and she was…
JDC Client Spotlight: NICOS Chinese Health Coalition
The Justice & Diversity Center is highlighting a client from our Community Organization Representation Project (CORP), the non-profit NICOS Chinese Health Coalition. To learn about NICOS and the support they have received through CORP, we reached out to Michael S.…
Pulling Up Stakes: Issues to Consider in Seeking to Terminate an Office Lease
As lawyers and firms continue to evaluate whether they should work in a conventional office, work from home, or use a hybrid model, one problem they must confront is what to do about their existing office lease. In a typical…
New Year, New Rules: What You Need to Know About CTAPP
Following high-profile scandals involving misuse and misappropriation of client trust funds, the California State Bar implemented the Client Trust Account Protection Program, or CTAPP – a series of new rules governing the handling of funds and reporting compliance. In the…
How Lawyers Get Paid
One of the top business struggles lawyers face is getting paid. Law firm profitability depends on receiving prompt payment from clients. When clients fail to pay their legal bills, it can be incredibly frustrating, especially as you’re working towards closing…
Significant New Laws Governing the Workplace in California
California has a robust set of laws governing the workplace. The laws continue to evolve and 2023 is no different. What follows is a review of significant new laws that will affect most workplaces starting January 1, 2023. AB 1041…
Use it or Lose It: Take Advantage of Your Annual Insurance Risk Management Budget
California lawyers should have professional liability insurance to avoid paying damages and expenses out of pocket if a claim is asserted against them. Those who do not have insurance must disclose that fact to each client in writing at the…
Why You Should Be Using an LPM
These days, clients expect more from their attorneys than ever before. With modern technology providing instant access to everything a consumer could want or need, legal professionals are faced with the challenge of staying up to date with the latest…
Meet the Justices of the First District at the View From the Bench Conference
On November 4, the BASF Appellate Section is hosting an all-day, in-person CLE event, presenting panels including 12 of Justices of the First District Court of Appeal, and our special lunch guest California Supreme Court Justice Carol Corrigan. The Justices…
JDC Welcomes its New School to College Program Coordinator and Tutor
The Justice & Diversity Center welcomes Luis Magana as the new School to College Coordinator under the Diversity Pipeline Programs. “As a recent UC Berkeley graduate, it’s an incredible opportunity to assist other students like myself by helping them get…
Introducing JDC’s New Diversity Pipeline Programs Director: Kerry D. Rosado
Please join us in welcoming Kerry D. Rosado as the new Diversity Pipeline Programs Director for the Justice & Diversity Center. Rosado is an inclusive Latinx leader with more than 15 years of experience in various industries such as tech,…